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Database Administrator Salary in Pennsylvania

The median database administrator salary in Pennsylvania is $98,980 per year, which is 2% below the national median of $101,000.

Median Salary
$98,980
vs National
$-2,020
State Rank
#22 of 50
Cost of Living
96%

Database Administrator Salary in Pennsylvania by Experience

In Pennsylvania, an entry-level database administrator earns around $60,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $142,100 per year. The cost of living index in Pennsylvania is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,760
$-1,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$98,000
$-2,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$142,100
$-2,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pennsylvania

Percentile PA Salary
10th Percentile $57,036
25th Percentile $75,852
Median (50th) $98,980
75th Percentile $126,028
90th Percentile $155,830

Major Cities for Database Administrators in Pennsylvania

The largest employment areas for database administrators in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Reading. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Philadelphia, PA
Metro area for database administrator employment
Pittsburgh, PA
Metro area for database administrator employment
Allentown, PA
Metro area for database administrator employment
Reading, PA
Metro area for database administrator employment
Erie, PA
Metro area for database administrator employment

How to Become a Database Administrator in Pennsylvania

Education

Most database administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Pennsylvania has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SQLOraclePostgreSQLMySQLPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Job Outlook in Pennsylvania

Nationally, database administrator employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Pennsylvania's demand may vary based on local industry trends.